Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases,
poverty ....
The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every
day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us
a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel
depressed and weary.
This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more
balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and
enjoy in life ...
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Simple pleasures nr 14: A nostalgic walk in your neighbourhood
The other day I discovered that there is some really nice oldfashioned countryside quite close to where I now live. I almost felt like walking in a time-machine, nostalgically recalling fond childhood memories, not from here, but from an environment that was not unlike this one:
Just enjoying a beautiful summer´s day
This old horse-chestnut tree in full bloom is a mighty sight
Sheep grazing contribute to a feeling of less stress
This kind of wind power I like
During my walk this beautiful song by Schumann came into my mind, here performed by the unforgettable Fritz Wunderlich:
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